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INWO Variant: Using Homebrew Cards

Have games where each player brings two homebrew cards
with them-- one Plot and one Group. Each player builds their
deck with 43 cards. Game set-up is as normal, except that they
draw one fewer Group and Plot initially.

The homebrew cards are sorted into Groups and Plots,
shuffled, and dealt randomly to the players - one of each to
each. These go into their *hand*, which means they're more
likely to be played.

Play normally.

At the end of the game, review the homebrew cards for
balance and usefulness. Those that are good are added to the
official cards for use by anyone in the game. Those that need
work are discussed and may be returned after editing for
further testing.

You might even have a sort of card design prize--the
winner doesn't have to pay for his pizza, or whatever you deem
appropriate--to encourage good, balanced card design.
[Lynette Cowper]